Oriental Village Boutique Hotel

Langkawi to Koh Lipe: Island Hopping in the Andaman Sea

Experience a seamless transition from Langkawi's tropical allure to the pristine shores of Koh Lipe, where crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches beckon.

Langkawi
Malaysia
Koh Lipe
Thailand
Travel By

Ferry

Durations

90 minutes​

Departure Point

Telaga Harbour

About Koh Lipe

Featured Destination

Oriental Village
Telaga Harbour
Koh Lipe

Trip Plan

Telaga Harbour: The Gateway

Telaga Harbour serves as the primary departure point for ferries traveling from Langkawi to Koh Lipe. Located in the northwest corner of Langkawi, Telaga Harbour offers various ferry operators catering to this route.
Oriental Village to Telaga Harbour

It's a short 6-minute drive from Oriental Village to Telaga Harbour, the jetty that provides access to Koh Lipe.

Telaga Harbour to Koh Lipe

From Telaga Harbour, you can board a boat to the beautiful island of Koh Lipe.

Before leaving from Langkawi
Before departing from Langkawi, it’s crucial to ensure all necessary preparations are in place for a smooth and hassle-free journey to Koh Lipe. Take the time to check and organize the following:
Passport/Border Pass

Passport or Border Pass required with a minimum validity of 6 months, with all necessary Visas (if required).

Visa Requirements

Research visa requirements for both Malaysia and Thailand to ensure a smooth border crossing

Money & Currency

Consider carrying local currency for both countries to ensure ease of transactions at smaller shops and vendors. Money Changers and ATMs are also available in Koh Lipe.

Customs & Immigration

The customs and immigration offices are at both Kuah Jetty and Telaga Terminal in Langkawi. Make sure you arrive around 90 minutes before your ferry departure as you would when taking flights.

Thai Arrival Card

Available at the Telaga Terminal check in counter, to be filled and submitted to border authorities upon Thailand at arrival.

Thai Departure Card

Comes attached to the Arrival Card. Fill and save it to submit to Thai border authorities upon leaving Thailand.

After arriving to Koh Lipe
Upon arriving in Koh Lipe, it’s time to settle in and start enjoying your island getaway. Here’s what to keep in mind:
Arrival

Upon arrival in Koh Lipe, passengers will be transferred to a smaller water taxi from the floating dock. The final drop-off point is at Pattaya Beach (high season) or Sunrise Beach (low season).

Customs & Immigration

The immigration counter is located next to the arrival port in Pattaya Beach. Processing in Koh Lipe goes usually faster (only about 10 to 15 minutes). Wait for your name to be called and once you get your passport back, you’re free to go to your hotel!

Visa

Note that when entering Thailand via water or land, some nationalities are given only a 15-day visa. Double-check your visa stamp upon receiving your passport to ensure you don’t overstay!

Return Trip

Take note the date and time of ferry services for the return trip that you have book prior is correct to ensure a smooth return trip.

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